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Thai herbs: Nature’s secret weapon against deadly PM2.5 dust by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of The Nation Whilst Bangkokians battle with the silent killer, the potent PM2.5 air pollution, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine unveils a game-changing solution to combat the notorious dust particles threatening the health of residents in the capital city. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317398-thai-herbs-nature’s-secret-weapon-against-deadly-pm25-dust/

Whilst Bangkokians battle with the silent killer, the potent PM2.5 air pollution, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine unveils a game-changing solution to combat the notorious dust particles threatening the health of residents in the capital city. Amidst rising concerns over the long-term health impacts of PM2.5 exposure, Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin, the face of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, reveals the secrets of four Thai herbs that promise to shield your lungs and heart from the invisible menace. “Thai herbs have been scientifically proven to be effective in treating respiratory symptoms, as well as inflammation in internal organs caused by the fine dust slipping through the body’s screening mechanism.” Highlighted as the frontline defender against fine dust pollution, the quartet includes little ironweed, laurel clockvine, Indian gooseberry, and turmeric. Dr Taweesilp prescribes little ironweed tea, also known as Ya Dok Khao, as a potent remedy for respiratory irritation, cautioning those with heart and liver conditions to consult physicians due to its high potassium content. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of The Nation Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Spread the word! More Brits in Thailand can now vote in the UK by Thaiger All Abroad! | Photo taken from the British Embassy Facebook page British citizens living abroad are now eligible to register to vote in UK general elections, regardless of how long they’ve been living outside the UK. A new law has removed the previous 15-year time limit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317397-spread-the-word-more-brits-in-thailand-can-now-vote-in-the-uk/

British citizens living abroad are now eligible to register to vote in UK general elections, regardless of how long they’ve been living outside the UK. A new law has removed the previous 15-year time limit. Supporting the awareness raising campaign of the UK’s Electoral Commission, the British Embassy in Bangkok is calling on British residents living in Thailand to check if they are eligible. The Commission is the independent and impartial organisation that oversees elections in the UK. Those who have previously lived in or been registered to vote in the UK now have the right to vote in UK parliament elections. They can register online at www.gov.uk/registertovote and will need to confirm their personal information every three years. Anyone on a UK electoral register is also considered a permissible donor to UK political parties and campaigners. Mark Gooding, British Ambassador to Thailand, said… “A change in UK law means that more British citizens living abroad are now eligible to vote in UK Parliament elections. It’s important that eligible people are made aware of the changes so that they can register to vote and cast a ballot when the time comes.” by Thaiger All Abroad! | Photo taken from the British Embassy Facebook page Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

2 Polish women apologise for sunbathing in Chiang Mai temple by Petch Petpailin Photo via TigerNews TV Chiang Mai Provincial Tourist Police tracked down two Polish women caught sunbathing on Sunday, January 14 at Chiang Man Temple in Chiang Mai province. The two foreigners apologised to locals for their inappropriate act. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317393-2-polish-women-apologise-for-sunbathing-in-chiang-mai-temple/

Chiang Mai Provincial Tourist Police tracked down two Polish women caught sunbathing on Sunday, January 14 at Chiang Man Temple in Chiang Mai province. The two foreigners apologised to locals for their inappropriate act. The Thais who saw the two foreign women sunning themselves on the grass at Chiang Man Temple on Sunday raised concerns via Channel 3, causing the issue to go viral on Thai social media. Following the concerns of locals, Tourist Police officers searched for the two foreigners to issue a warning for their inappropriate act. Officers found the foreign women at a hostel in the city centre of Chiang Mai province on Tuesday, January 16. They were identified as Polish nationals aged 19 and 20. Officers explained to them that what they were doing was against Thai culture and traditions. According to Tourist Police officers, the two Polish women expressed regret for the incident and wanted to apologise to Thai residents. They said they loved Chiang Mai province and did not intend to hurt the feelings of the Thai people. by Petch Petpailin Photo via TigerNews TV Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thailand targets 23.1 million MICE visitors by fiscal 2024 by Alex Morgan PHOTO: via Fan Club Thailand The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has set a target to attract a minimum of 23.1 million meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) visitors by fiscal 2024. Through this, they aim to generate a revenue of 136 billion baht, which equates to 75% of the income recorded in 2019. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317392-thailand-targets-231-million-mice-visitors-by-fiscal-2024/

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has set a target to attract a minimum of 23.1 million meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) visitors by fiscal 2024. Through this, they aim to generate a revenue of 136 billion baht, which equates to 75% of the income recorded in 2019. TCEB President Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya noted that the challenge in achieving full recovery is primarily due to global economic pressure. He explained that the MICE industry is on a steady path to recovery, with geopolitical conflicts being a significant factor to consider. Chiruit mentioned that Thailand’s bamboo diplomacy policy ensures no hurdles for MICE travellers from any nation. He highlighted that visa exemptions have boosted MICE visits from primary markets such as China and Taiwan. Despite the weak Chinese economy, entrepreneurs from the region are seeking international partnerships, considering Thailand a business hub for Southeast Asia. by Alex Morgan PHOTO: via Fan Club Thailand Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Police officer involved in fatal road accident causing female doctor’s death gets 10-year sentence by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of The Nation The Court of Appeals increased the sentence of a police officer who fatally struck a doctor on a Bangkok zebra crossing. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317388-police-officer-involved-in-fatal-road-accident-causing-female-doctor’s-death-gets-10-year-sentence/

The Court of Appeals increased the sentence of a police officer who fatally struck a doctor on a Bangkok zebra crossing. Police Lance Corporal Norawit Buadok, riding a red Ducati big bike, crashed into ophthalmologist Waralak Supawat-Jariyakul on January 21, 2022. The tragic incident occurred in front of Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital on Phya Thai Road. Waralak, flung into the air by the impact, succumbed to her injuries, sparking a widely reported legal battle. Initially handed a seemingly lenient one year and 15 day sentence, Norawit found himself at the centre of controversy when the grieving family decried the punishment as insufficient for a law enforcer. The Appeals Court, heeding the family’s impassioned appeal, delivered a resounding verdict yesterday, January 17, catapulting Norawit’s sentence to a staggering 10 years and two months. Investigators revealed that at the time of the collision, Norawit was hurtling at an alarming speed between 108 and 128 kilometres per hour, well beyond the prescribed limit of 80 kilometres per hour. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of The Nation Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Foreigners in Thailand now required to show passports on domestic flights By Online Reporter The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has mandated that all foreign nationals must present a valid passport or equivalent identification when boarding domestic flights. This new requirement, effective from January 16, marks a tighter control on travel within the country, particularly aimed at curbing visa overstays as the tourism sector experiences a rebound. Under the new regulation, foreign passengers are required to produce their original passport, with the name matching that on their boarding pass, to be allowed onto a domestic flight. The Civil Aviation Authority has provided some flexibility for those who have lost their passports, allowing them to board with a temporary passport or a non-Thai identification card, such as a driver’s license, issued by the Thai government. Full story: HUA HIN TODAY 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

House passes seven clean air bills in their first readings Following their debate yesterday, the House of Representatives passed seven air cleanliness bills in their first readings, by 443 votes with one abstention. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317387-house-passes-seven-clean-air-bills-in-their-first-readings/

Following their debate yesterday, the House of Representatives passed seven air cleanliness bills in their first readings, by 443 votes with one abstention. The seven bills were proposed by government and opposition parties and a civil society organisation. A 39-member committee, comprised of both government and opposition MPs, was set up by the House to scrutinise all the seven bills, with the government-sponsored version to be used as the basis. After the completion of the scrutiny process, the seven bills will be merged into one and then submitted to the House for the second and final readings. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Juvenile violence sparks national police chief’s call for tougher laws by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post In a bid to curb the alarming rise in violent crimes committed by young offenders, National Police Chief Police General Torsak Sukvimol ordered a comprehensive review of all criminal cases involving youngsters over the past five years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317386-juvenile-violence-sparks-national-police-chief’s-call-for-tougher-laws/

In a bid to curb the alarming rise in violent crimes committed by young offenders, National Police Chief Police General Torsak Sukvimol ordered a comprehensive review of all criminal cases involving youngsters over the past five years. The objective is to assess whether the existing juvenile criminal laws should be revamped to enforce stricter penalties for violent offences, said Pol. Gen. Torsak. “We are compiling criminal records for analysis, and the findings will be submitted to the Justice Ministry by the end of this month.” This move by the Royal Thai Police (RTP) comes in response to mounting public pressure, urging the government to reconsider existing laws that may inadvertently allow young criminals to evade justice based solely on their age. Recent shocking incidents of violence perpetrated by minors have ignited a nationwide debate on the adequacy of juvenile criminal legislation. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Fireworks explosion kills 23 north of Bangkok - Tim Newton Today - Jan 18 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317381-fireworks-explosion-kills-23-north-of-bangkok-tim-newton-today-jan-18/

Thailand news - The second large fireworks explosion in 6 months in Thailand, this time in Suphan Buri, just north of Bangkok. 23 confirmed dead at this stage. Predictions for 40 million foreign tourists this year, which would be the same as 2019 numbers, Thaksin Shinawatra would be eligible for parole soon under new guidelines. The former Thai transport minister has been found guilty of hiding his ownership of a company that was awarded millions of baht in contractions by his ministry - on top of 3 other BhumJaiThai MPs who have also been found guilty over the past week in regards to trying to mislead the parliament. Tim Newton Today is a daily take on Thai and regional news and issues of interest to expats and foreign tourists.

Tragic discovery of woman’s body in Pattaya condo by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A shocking discovery was made in a condominium in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Pattaya when an unpleasant odour led to the uncovering of a deceased woman’s body. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317379-tragic-discovery-of-woman’s-body-in-pattaya-condo/

A shocking discovery was made in a condominium in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Pattaya when an unpleasant odour led to the uncovering of a deceased woman’s body. The deceased was identified as 30 year old Romnalin, who hadn’t been seen or heard from for nine days. The discovery was made yesterday, January 17, as reported by Thanakorn Sueatrong, Deputy Inspector of Nong Prue Police Station. Upon receiving the report at around 4.30pm yesterday, Thanakorn, accompanied by Wattanachai Saengrit, the head of Nong Prue Police Station, Arut Saphanon, Deputy Investigation Officer, forensic experts from Chon Buri Evidence Centre, an investigation team from Nong Prue Police Station, and rescuers from Sawang Rojanathamsathan Foundation, rushed to the scene. The deceased was found in her fourth-floor room, her body bloated and blood scattered across the floor. Romnalin was discovered half-dressed, wearing only shorts, and her lifeless body was found at the foot of the bed. Initial estimates suggest the young woman had been dead for eight to nine days, reported KhaoSod. by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Three Million Tourists Visited Samui Island in 2023 By Goongnang Suksawat Samui Island, Surat Thani – More than three million people visited Samui Island which generated more than 37 Billion Baht in revenue last year, said Samui tourism authorities. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317378-three-million-tourists-visited-samui-island-in-2023/

Samui Island, Surat Thani – More than three million people visited Samui Island which generated more than 37 Billion Baht in revenue last year, said Samui tourism authorities. The Samui Tourism and Sports Office reported that that there were 3,185,000 tourists who visited Samui Island from January to November last year which generated a total of 37 billion Baht. Most of the foreign tourists were from Germany, the United Kingdom, Israel, France and Russia. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thai authorities bust Chinese-funded counterfeit cosmetics ring causing hair loss by Nattapong Westwood PHOTO: via state.gov A Chinese-funded warehouse was raided and counterfeit cosmetics and hair straightening products were seized. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317377-thai-authorities-bust-chinese-funded-counterfeit-cosmetics-ring-causing-hair-loss/

A Chinese-funded warehouse was raided and counterfeit cosmetics and hair straightening products were seized. These fraudulent products, sold online, resulted in significant hair loss for many consumers. The operation revealed that the warehouse was selling an astonishing 3 million units per month. Witthaya Sriprasertphap, an officer from the Royal Thai Police, along with Anuwat Rakcharoen, Chattha Nakkaew, Weeraphong Klaithong, and Veerachai Nalawachai from the Food and Drug Administration, announced the results of their operation against the Chinese-funded warehouse. The warehouse, located in Bang Bon District, was selling counterfeit hair straightening products through an online platform. The operation was initiated following a viral video on the Facebook page Want to be Famous, We’ll Make It Happen Return part 6, showing consumers suffering from extreme hair loss after using the counterfeit product purchased from the TikTok application. The investigation led to the discovery of a warehouse in Bang Bon Nuea Subdistrict, Bang Bon District, which was used to store and distribute the products. Upon searching the premises, officials found more than 10,000 counterfeit cosmetics pieces, worth over 400,000 baht. Alya, the caretaker of the premises, was arrested, and the counterfeit products were seized. by Nattapong Westwood PHOTO: via state.gov Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thaksin Should Be Released: Editorial by Thai Enquirer In the complex tapestry of Thai politics, the case of Thaksin Shinawatra stands out not just for its high drama but for its implications on the principles of justice and democracy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317376-thaksin-should-be-released-editorial/

In the complex tapestry of Thai politics, the case of Thaksin Shinawatra stands out not just for its high drama but for its implications on the principles of justice and democracy. The recent news of his potential parole brings us to a critical juncture, compelling us to examine not only his individual case but the broader context of political justice in Thailand. Thaksin’s journey from prime minister to a political exile, and now a prisoner, is a saga marked by controversy. His ousting in the 2006 military coup was the culmination of a power struggle that many argue was less about addressing corruption and more about a calculated move by the establishment to usurp democracy and subvert the will of the people. His subsequent sentence in absentia in 2008 for abuse of power has been widely viewed as an extension of this plot, a means to ensure his permanent exclusion from Thai politics. This interpretation of Thaksin’s sentencing is critical in understanding why his release on parole is not just a matter of legal procedure but a significant moment. by Thai Enquirer Full story: THAI ENQUIRER 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe